Hearing Sonny Rollins live... that was really amazing. There were so many things that really blew me away at that time [of schooling].

Every morning you have a choice. Are you going to be a positive thinker or a negative thinker? Positive thinking will energize you.

I was commuting three to four hours a day, I had jobs for much of it. But I was always involved in going to some ensemble someplace. Taking my lessons at the local Jewish community center on Staten Island.

Love is the answer for the team's success.

[Charles McPherson] was kind enough to go to a record gig of mine where we recorded a song of his.

Enthusiasm attracts more passengers and energizes them during the ride.

Love the process and you’ll love what the process produces.